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    Partial Pad Recommendation

    I've got a Jarbidge for cooler weather and a PLUQ for warmer weather. What partial pad do you guys recommend that works well?
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    A lot of people cut sections out of a z-lite pad. I just cut 3 10" sections from a cheap ccf pad and used duct tape to turn them into a z-fold pad. It doubles as the frame in my UL pack.

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    We make one that is shaped and fitted for a leg pad that I worked on tweaking for years before I felt it was just right for hammock use. We use the highest quality foam that I could find anywhere.
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    Paul,
    I'll give it a look. Do you attach it to your top quilt, or place inside the top quilt? Does it make a difference from a potential condensation perspective?
    Thanks.

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    Personally I like to put the pad inside of my Top Quilt...couple reasons. First it's easier to move around/turn on my side and the pad stays with me rather than taking off. Second it's easier to kick it out of the way if I get to warm and don't want it for part of the night but it's stil in my TQ when I want it again should it cool off...its not skated off to who knows where in the hammock.

    Condensation wise I have never felt or noticied any. A foot pad is far less likely to collect a notticable amount than a larger full body sized quilt. I tend to wear socks of some amount to bed as well and that helps to minimize any clammy fell that the pad might get with somone who has a lot of foot moisure/condensation on the pad.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pgibson View Post
    We make one that is shaped and fitted for a leg pad that I worked on tweaking for years before I felt it was just right for hammock use. We use the highest quality foam that I could find anywhere.
    Paul, I have been eyeing your Ridge Creek quilt for the Ridgerunner. The Ridgerunner tends to cradle my feet in more of a "V" than other hammocks. Does your pad work as good in that shape also?
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    Quote Originally Posted by pgibson View Post
    Personally I like to put the pad inside of my Top Quilt...couple reasons. First it's easier to move around/turn on my side and the pad stays with me rather than taking off. Second it's easier to kick it out of the way if I get to warm and don't want it for part of the night but it's stil in my TQ when I want it again should it cool off...its not skated off to who knows where in the hammock.

    Condensation wise I have never felt or noticied any. A foot pad is far less likely to collect a notticable amount than a larger full body sized quilt. I tend to wear socks of some amount to bed as well and that helps to minimize any clammy fell that the pad might get with somone who has a lot of foot moisure/condensation on the pad.
    Thanks Paul,
    I ordered one of the 3-season pads this morning.

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